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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2008
Page
8
Weather bulletin from Kansas Highway Patrol shows precipitation and conditions for Wednesday. Month to date figures align with monthly averages as of now, with near to date readings and statewide contrasts noted.
In Topeka Rep Nancy Boyda a Republican leaning 2nd District member reversed an earlier undecided position and endorsed Barack Obama the Democratic nominee Boyda one of eight Kansas superdelegates said she might skip the convention but now supports Obama who clinched the nomination last week and secured delegates in Kansas caucuses.
Richmond Community Museum with artifacts from 1858 wagon to a 1900 cash register hosts a grand opening at 3 p.m. Saturday at 119 E Central St. Richmond residents Mary Hall and Galen Wichman donated items, while officials highlight local history for students and native visitors. The museum opens at 1 p.m. ahead of the Richmond High School alumni banquet.
The Herald reports a flag retirement ceremony scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Wal-Mart on Princeton Street in Ottawa. Unserviceable flags are invited for disposal. The event, in its second year, is organized by the Vietnam Veterans of America with Warren Black American Legion Post No. 60, Ottawa Boy and Cub Scouts, and Ottawa VFW Post 5901.
A twister ripped through a Kansas town causing multiple injuries, a death, and widespread outages. At Geary Community Hospital several residents remained in critical condition while many more sustained cuts and broken bones. Kansas State University faced extensive damage including to Weber Hall and the Wind Erosion Lab, with the reactor reportedly undamaged. classes were canceled and campus power was out as cleanup began.
Richmond residents challenge the loss of local police after a council vote to disband. Mayor Platt cites declining revenues and rising expenses as factors. A petition with 88 signatures voiced support, while officials consider options such as night and weekend coverage by a single officer or sheriff deputies to maintain presence and safety. Residents fear increased crime without a department.
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